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Yann Tiersen

French composer and multi-instrumentalist. Born: 23 June 1970 in Brest, Brittany, France. After his studies in classical violin, piano, and conducting, he composed music for theatre, and several of these pieces can be found from his first album "La Valse Des Monstres" (1995). He has composed music for several well known movies including "Amélie" (2001), "La vie rêvée des anges" ("The Dreamlife Of Angels") (1998), and "Goodbye Lenin" (2003). Latterly his sound has been more orientated towards rock music and electronics.